Mental Health Support During and After Pregnancy
One in five birthing people, during pregnancy or postpartum (after birth), experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), frightening thoughts, or other mental health conditions or symptoms. Getting help is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. …
Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?
The birth of a baby is often a joyous event. However, it can also result in something you, as a new mom, may not expect: depression. As many as 80% of birthing people experience what’s called the “baby blues” within the first few days to …
Are You at Risk for Postpartum Depression?
It’s natural to feel strong emotions when you’re pregnant and just after you’ve had a baby. You may feel elated, or you may feel sad. Many women have the “baby blues” just after birth. They feel sad, impatient or irritable. These feelings usually go away …
